March 1, 2021 | By The Goldie Initiative
New Executive Director at The Goldie Initiative
“We have a tremendous opportunity to transform CRE in a far-reaching way.
Please join us on this adventurous journey.” – Karin Kraai
We are honored to announce that Karin Kraai, who has been serving as our Interim Executive Director, has accepted the position of Executive Director. Karin served as a board member for The Goldie Initiative for over 10 years, was Board President from 2015 – 2017, and brings extensive experience of the CRE world with her. Her knowledge, background, and enthusiasm make her a wonderful fit at The Goldie Initiative.
Karin brings 25+ years of CRE experience acting as a player/coach managing the Chicago regions of JLL, Vornado/MMPI, and Newmark, overseeing office building portfolios in excess of $2B. After forming Kraai Advisors LLC in 2020 – a CRE consulting firm – Karin was approached by the TGI Board to act as Interim Executive Director. She quickly realized that the blending of her CRE background + Passion for the Mission of TGI was a singular opportunity that could not be missed.